APRIL 26, 2017

Bolt’s Lead Designer Describes Clean-Sheet Creation

“We developed a unique architecture, a unique and brand-new 60-kW/hr battery, drive unit, the vehicle’s functionality, aluminum doors and liftgate, electronic shifter, touchscreen display system, all launched with great quality in the United States in just three-and-a-half years,” Stuart Norris says.

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GM Calls for Standard High Octane Gas, Why U.S. Sales Are Falling, More Emission Cheating Accusations

The HDBaseT Alliance promotes, advances and standardizes HDBaseT Automotive technology, the simple solution for high bandwidth, fast and real-time in-vehicle connectivity. It eliminates cable clutter without compromising performance or quality. For technology or membership info, visit hdbaset.org or valens-automotive.com.

Tough Selling EVs When Gasoline Cheaper Than Water

2017 New York International Auto Show
“The reality is that gas prices are not going to be down forever,” says American Honda’s Jeff Conrad. It’s not just that though.

Is it possible to test new control software for ADAS long before the vehicle and environment sensors are even ready? The answer is "YES" through simulation. At the convenience of your own desktop, you can simulate vehicles, roadways, the surrounding traffic, traffic signs, intersections, pedestrians, buildings, obstacles, vehicle sensors, etc., all in a virtual environment. Learn more.

Mercedes Results Prompt Daimler to Raise Profit Forecast

The German automaker is looking ahead to significant growth in volume sales, revenue and gross earnings this year after record Q1 sales of Mercedes cars helped net profits double to €2.8 billion.

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Skoda Making Push Into Recovering Russian Market

Skoda plans to boost sales of its Octavia hatchback/station wagon– the company’s best seller in Russia, accounting for 20% of sales– as well as the CUVs that have held up well despite the overall market’s lagging performance.

Limited Seating Remains for WardsAuto Interiors Conference - Available seating is going quickly for WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 9! Don’t miss keynotes from FCA and BMW design execs, nine panel discussions on new technologies, materials and more, check out Wards 10 Best Interiors winning vehicles on display, network with peers and make new connections. Register Now.

Mitsubishi Claims Title as Thailand's No.1 Vehicle Exporter

The automaker unseated Japanese rival Honda as the top exporter from Thailand, a regional production base for the world's leading automakers.

SpeedNews' AeroAuto Conference on May 4, 2017 in Dearborn, Michigan will create synergy between the aerospace and automotive industries by providing a forum for idea sharing, problem solving and development of best practices and bringing leading executives, and decision makers together to build the future.

PSA Group's First-Quarter Revenue up 4.9%

The French maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars says new models helped offset lagging sales growth and unfavorable exchange rates.

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